Seeing Lin Yuxin walk in with a serious expression, he asked curiously:
"What's wrong? Who made you angry?"
As far as he knew, only Lin Yuxin bullied others! If anyone offended her, she could cripple them without even a needle prick.
Add to that her explosive packs that can blast meat flying everywhere, and who would dare mess with her?
Moreover, the people now worship her immensely, almost treating her like a Bodhisattva. She can practically do whatever she wants in the North City now.
After Lin Yuxin sat down, she told him what she had just heard, then looked at him helplessly and said:
Looks like you won't be getting any rest!
"Why do I feel like you're treating me like a porcelain doll?"
Li Xiaochen chuckled and pinched Lin Yuxin's cheek, saying...
"Isn't that right? How many times have you been hurt since I met you?"
Lin Yuxin glared at him and said rudely.
"Alright, I know you're worried about me, but I'm fine. With you by my side, I feel at ease!"
Li Xiaochen leaned closer to Lin Yuxin and whispered something. Then, taking advantage of Lin Yuxin's inattention, he kissed her cheek.
Lin Yuxin was taken aback and raised her hand to slap him. This man had been doing this unexpectedly and touching her like this for the past few days.
As soon as he raised his hand, Li Xiaochen grabbed it and said:
"Let's get down to business, let's get down to business!"
Lin Yuxin rolled her eyes at him. This man always knew how to change the subject.
"Tell me! What do you plan to do?"
Lin Yuxin asked directly.
"If that Snow Princess maid is going to come and take my head, then let her come and see if she's up to the task!"
Li Xiaochen held Lin Yuxin's hand and said casually.
"Alright, I'll leave this to you, but I want that Yukihime alive."
Lin Yuxin could tell from his expression that this man was definitely up to no good! But as long as he didn't get hurt again, she didn't care what he did.
Moreover, Li Xiaochen is the regent; even if he's physically weak, it doesn't mean he's brainless.
"By the way, send someone back to investigate the matter of officials in the court colluding with those in the northern frontier."
Lin Yuxin remembered something and gave a reminder.
"I sent word to the capital about this when I came to Quyan County. Leng Han is already investigating, but the results shouldn't be so quick."
Li Xiaochen nodded and said.
"Okay, you know that's good. I'll go take care of my things now, I'll be going now?"
After finishing her business, Lin Yuxin planned to continue treating the people. The results of the Gu poison treatment were still pending, so they could only proceed as before.
"Okay, go ahead!"
Li Xiaochen squeezed her hand again before letting go and said.
After leaving Li Xiaochen's place, Lin Yuxin got busy again.
Xue Ji didn't keep Lin Yuxin and the others waiting for long. The next afternoon, Yan Lie sent word that Xue Ji was already at the border with more than two thousand people.
Lin Yuxin raised an eyebrow. This guy wasn't satisfied until he brought Li Xiaochen's head back!
Lin Yuxin took out all the remaining explosives from her storage space and handed them to Li Xiaochen, saying:
"This is yours. You can have Wang Yu teach you how to use it. He saw Xueying play with it before, but this is too powerful, so stay away from it."
"Very well, I will certainly make the best use of it."
Seeing Lin Yuxin give him such an important thing so directly, Li Xiaochen felt a strong urge to hug her, but he also noticed the three people standing to the side – two adults and one child – who were an eyesore.
He endured it!
While Li Xiaochen and Lin Yuxin were discussing how to bomb the people of Northern Xinjiang, the capital was in an uproar because of the message they sent.
"Excellent! Excellent! My ministers have actually colluded with the Northern Frontier, and Li Xiaochen is now seriously injured. This is perfect! They want my empire!"
The emperor in the imperial study was so angry that his face turned red. He had never felt so frustrated. The enemy had already attacked him, and he couldn't even take action to wipe them out. It was infuriating!
"Your Majesty, please calm down. Didn't the princess send word that Prince Qiling has been captured by her? Now that we have leverage over him, why should we be afraid that the Northern Frontier won't submit?"
Standing below him was Grand Tutor Ji Qiulin, who offered words of comfort with clasped hands.
"That's right, Your Majesty! This princess is so capable, we can't just sit idly by!"
Zhao Shijie, Lin Yuxin's maternal grandfather, was extremely pleased with himself, completely oblivious to the fact that the Emperor was angry.
His granddaughter is really capable. Look, she went to Jibei City for two months and not only did she take good care of the people, planting trees, digging river dams, and finding water sources, but now even the crops planted in the fields have sprouted.
This time it's even more impressive; she directly captured the Qiling King who invaded from the northern border! Hahaha! No wonder she's Zhao Shijie's granddaughter.
The emperor was angry, but when he saw the old general's serious expression, he felt a lump in his throat, unable to swallow it.
You two, grandmother and grandson, were born to annoy him, weren't you?! Only your Zhao family produces good bamboo shoots? The imperial family is full of ungrateful wretches!!
Can't you see I'm angry? You old scoundrel, can't you even restrain yourself?
"Alright! I understand. Send someone to invite King Qiling back to the capital. I need to have a good talk with the Holy Maiden of the Northern Frontier about the compensation."
"Furthermore, I have also noticed the commotion in the capital recently. Since Consort Xiao returned, she has indeed been too unruly."
The Emperor gets so angry when he talks about Consort Xiao that he's furious. If it weren't for her powerful family background, why would he be so afraid of her?
This time, his investigation into the collusion with the Northern Frontier revealed a connection to Xiao Guojiu, but he hadn't found any evidence yet, which left him unable to control her.
Zhao Shijie and Lord Ji both lowered their heads and remained silent.
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